Hedy Korbee, Author at Birch Cliff News

11 Jun 2016

Today in History: 1983

June 11, 2016
By Hedy Korbee

Thirty-three years ago today the official opening was held for the Birch Cliff Co-op, an affordable alternative to home ownership that provides residents with a strong sense of community and control over their living environment. The ribbon-cutting...

30 May 2016

Birch Cliff Public School, History

Today in History: 1991

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
75th Anniversary, Birch Cliff Public School, reunion

As we approach the 100th anniversary of Birch Cliff Public School it's interesting to take a look back at the school's previous milestones and how they were celebrated. On this day 25 years ago the...

27 May 2016

Birch Cliff Public School, City Services, News

French immersion coming to BC

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Birch Cliff Public School, French immersion, Parthi Kandavel

By Robert Williamson Birch Cliff Public School is stepping into a new age with the introduction of a full French immersion program this fall. Starting in September, a class of 25 children will be entering senior...

11 May 2016

News

Accident at Kingston/Warden

A toddler and a baby involved in a car accident on Kingston Rd. east of Warden Ave. Wednesday afternoon are going to be just fine because they were properly restrained, according to Toronto police. “The restraints...

06 May 2016

History

Today in History: 1796

May 6, 2016
By Hedy Korbee
Capt. William Mayne, grant, John White, land patent, Scarborough

On May 6, 1796, Captain William Mayne, a member of the Queen’s Rangers, became the first official landowner in Scarborough. Mayne was granted 500 acres of Crown land in Birch Cliff, on the east side...

05 May 2016

News

Bluffs Monitor on brink?

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
bluffs monitor

By Ian Harvey In a front page story Bluff Monitor’s Lee Graves says she’s up against a deadline to find new offices or she will have to sell or close the community newspaper. “We must move by...

14 Apr 2016

News, Real Estate

Hammer Time part two

April 18, 2016
By Hedy Korbee
house prices, Michael McCann, real estate

By Michael McCann Last month's article certainly resonated with many Birch Cliff News readers. Considering the volume of emails I received, it seems we all have a very keen interest on what is being developed...

10 Apr 2016

Birch Cliff Public School, History

Today in History: 1941

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
ambulance, Birch Cliff Public School, fundraising, Mrs. Ellen Reece, World War II

April 9, 1941 was an extraordinary day at Birch Cliff Public School as the students helped present an ambulance to the Canadian Armed Forces fighting World War II in Europe. It was the culmination of...

03 Apr 2016

City Services, History

Today in History: 1993

April 11, 2016
By Hedy Korbee
Birchmount Community Centre, Birchmount pool, Today in History

April 3, 1993 was a momentous day in Birch Cliff as a ground breaking ceremony was held to mark the beginning of construction on the Birchmount Community Centre, a 5,791 sq. metre facility that...

15 Mar 2016

Birch Cliff Public School, History

Today in History: 1951

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
100th anniversary, 1951 addition, Birch Cliff Public School, construction

Sixty-five years ago today, on March 15, 1951, students, staff and teachers gathered at Birch Cliff Public School to celebrate a major milestone in the school’s 100 year history. They attended a ceremony to commemorate...